2016 – Page 16 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Seattle Living Room Shows Hosts Cozy Evening in Ballard
By Greg Roth on March 9, 2016
If one is jonesing for some good music on a Saturday night, there is no excuse not to find something that you dig throughout the...
Carly Rae Jepsen Dazzles. . . Cardiknox Brings it Home
By Xander Deccio on March 3, 2016
For many artists, it’s a dream come true to go out into the world, and then return to play a sold out show in...
Chic and Nile Rodgers Tear Down The Showbox
By Xander Deccio on March 3, 2016
Legendary funk/disco group Chic tore up Seattle’s historic Showbox Theatre at a sold out performance last week. The band’s frontman, Nile Rodgers, brought his A-game, and it showed...
Folk groups assemble for SAME benefit
By Christine Mitchell on March 1, 2016
Folk outfits from across the PNW are set to converge on Conor Byrne Pub this Saturday. Their performances will raise funds that will directly support...
Hundreds Pay Tribute To Louie G
By Mocha Charlie on February 29, 2016
Louie Galarza may have sold his beloved pizza & music venue Louie G’s in Fife, but he he wasn’t going to do it by simply signing...
Young Wonders: Vance Joy and Elle King Take Over
By Stephanie Dore on February 28, 2016
There’s no escaping it now. “Riptide,” Vance Joy’s 2013 hit – like the ultimate definition of hit – song is one that there’s no denying....
Whiskey Syndicate: Slide Guitar Ride
By Christine Mitchell on February 26, 2016
Whiskey Syndicate brought new music to The Anchor Pub in Everett last Saturday night, supported by the new and intriguing SunSets West and indie rock...
Battleme’s Explosive Return
By Christine Mitchell on February 18, 2016
Everett Music Initiative showcased a great lineup of mostly local bands at Tony V’s Garage last Friday in Everett for Crystal Desert’s EP release show,...
New Blood: SunSets West To Play Anchor Pub Saturday
By Christine Mitchell on February 18, 2016
When new band SunSets West takes the stage at The Anchor Pub this Saturday, you may recognize some familiar faces. Half of SunSets West is...
Nu Era gives us ‘Armadilla Lexus’
By Carradin Michel on February 16, 2016
http://nueramusic.bandcamp.com/album/armadilla-lexus Seattle-based crew Nu Era descends upon 2016 with their latest full length, Armadilla Lexus, a slight departure sonically from their previous projects, which...
Capitol Hill Block Party Announces 2016 Lineup
By Christine Mitchell on February 16, 2016
For Capitol Hill Block Party, 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of what started out as a one day festival with one stage. CHBP has expanded...
Law Claims “Victory” Over Amaker on Band In Seattle
By Mocha Charlie on February 15, 2016
Band In Seattle still continues to bring out great local bands and great crowds to their live taping events at Seattle’s, Victory Studios. On Friday night,...